What is a Manufacturing Apprenticeship?

The manufacturing Apprenticeships are an ‘earn and learn’ higher certificate and degree programmes that combine on-the-job training with academic study.
These two and three-year programmes lead to a level 6 Higher Cert and a level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in manufacturing engineering from your local Institute of Technology. You’ll learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary for a successful career in manufacturing and beyond. You’ll also earn a salary as you study – so what are you waiting for?

Who is the apprenticeship for?

Career starters: School leavers

Do you want to receive a higher cert or a degree without going down the university route?

Career changers: Those who wish to reskill

Working in another industry and looking to get started in the manufacturing industry?

Career Progressors; Those who wish to upskill

Working in industry and would like to progess your career with your current or a new employer? .

What you need to know

You will be awarded a Higher Certificate or a Bachelor of Engineering degree

You will study through a blend of lectures, quizzes, discussions, projects and process studies

You will be a full time employee with your company and earn a salary which is set by your employer

An annual apprentice registration fee of €1,500 applies